Neighborhood in Cedar Hill, Dallas County

Living in North Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill

C

3rd of 8areas in Cedar Hill
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cedar Hill overall: D+

North Cedar Hill covers part of Cedar Hill, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Cedar Hill. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,510
Median rent
$2,260
Median home value
$305,000
Household income
$107,600
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in North Cedar Hill

North Cedar Hill is an area in Cedar Hill with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for North Cedar Hill is C. That puts it 3rd of 8 areas we grade in Cedar Hill, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in North Cedar Hill

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Cedar Hill

  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.4% across Cedar Hill.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Cedar Hill report card

Each grade compares North Cedar Hill with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,260, homes cost 2.8x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $107,600, 12% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 155 violent crimes per 100k, 1,716 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 29 min, 19% work from home.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

North Cedar Hill compared with Cedar Hill

Better than Cedar Hill

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 18%44 points lower than Cedar Hill (62%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%15 points higher than Cedar Hill (71%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%5 points lower than Cedar Hill (4.9%)

Worse than Cedar Hill

  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%9 points lower than Cedar Hill (96%)
  • Median rent: $2,26013% higher than Cedar Hill ($1,993)
  • Unemployment rate: 12%4 points higher than Cedar Hill (7.4%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CHigh Pointe ElementaryElementary, Cedar Hill ISD0.7 mi
  • BCedar Hill Collegiate AcademyMiddle, Cedar Hill ISD1.9 mi
  • CCedar Hill High SchoolHigh, Cedar Hill ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in North Cedar Hill

Median rent in North Cedar Hill is $2,260 a month, 13% higher than the Cedar Hill median. A household would need about $90,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $305,000, about the same as the Cedar Hill median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,131 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCedar HillTexas
Median rent13% higher than Cedar Hill$2,260$1,993$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Cedar Hill$305,000$302,700$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Cedar Hill2.8x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points lower than Cedar Hill18%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Cedar Hill86%71%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Cedar Hill0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cedar Hill199319951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,131
Mortgage payment
$1,669
Property tax
$461
Median rent, for comparison
$2,260

Based on a $305,000 home in North Cedar Hill, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCedar HillTexas
Median household income6% higher than Cedar Hill$107,600$101,909$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Cedar Hill12%7.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Cedar Hill8.2%10.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Cedar Hill37%36%34%
Average commute7% lower than Cedar Hill29 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Cedar Hill19%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Cedar Hill4.1%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Cedar Hill86%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Cedar Hill

Under 1825%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6440%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White8.6%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Black42%
Asian3.5%
Other or more than one race2.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Cedar Hill

  1. 1B+Southwest Cedar Hill
  2. 2B+Northeast Cedar HillMedian rent $2,650
  3. 4D+East Cedar HillMedian rent $1,980
  4. 5DCentral Cedar HillMedian rent $1,950
  5. 6D-Southeast Cedar HillMedian rent $2,110
  6. 7FThe Creeks at Windmill HillMedian rent $1,830
  7. 8FSouth Cedar HillMedian rent $2,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Northeast BaytownBaytown
  2. BSouth AmarilloAmarillo
  3. D+Central KilleenKilleen

Questions about North Cedar Hill

Is North Cedar Hill a good place to live?

North Cedar Hill covers part of Cedar Hill, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Cedar Hill. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Cedar Hill?

Renters in North Cedar Hill pay a median of $2,260 a month, 13% higher than the Cedar Hill median. The median home is worth $305,000, about the same as the Cedar Hill median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Cedar Hill.

What schools serve North Cedar Hill?

The closest rated public schools are High Pointe Elementary (elementary, rated C), Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy (middle, rated B) and Cedar Hill High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Cedar Hill that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.